This Date in Cardinals History

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See how up-and-coming young stars allowed Branch Rickey to send future Hall of Famer Chick Hafey to the Reds for two prospects and one of the largest sums of money ever paid by Cincinnati in a trade …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/04/ ... ick-hafey/

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See why Enos Slaughter broke down and wept when the Cardinals traded him to the Yankees on this date in 1954 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/01/20/ ... slaughter/

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Over the years, the Cardinals have had a lot of the game’s best closers. Saturday will mark 31 years since Lee Smith took baseball’s all-time saves lead …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/11/ ... es-leader/

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On this date in 1954, Tom Alston became the first Black player in Cardinals history and Wally Moon homered in his first MLB at-bat …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/06/ ... ue-debuts/

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On April 16, 2006, Albert Pujols was absolutely dominant, hitting three home runs – including a walk-off blast in the ninth inning – to lift the Cardinals to an 8-7 win over the Reds …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/13/ ... -the-reds/

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On this date in 1985, Ozzie Smith signed a new contract extension, then hit a home run in the Cardinals’ home opener …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/10/09/ ... me-opener/

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See why Bob Forsch’s no-hitter on this date in 1978 stands as the most controversial in Cardinals history …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/09/19/ ... s-history/

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Before Vince Coleman made his MLB debut on April 18, 1985, Cardinals GM Dal Maxvill tried to explain that he would only be in the majors for a short time before returning to the minors. Vince wasn’t listening …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/07/28/ ... mlb-debut/

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Ever hear the story of how a fresh-faced rookie named Whitey Herzog stole home? This is a good one …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/08/07/ ... eals-home/

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One of the craziest games in Busch Stadium history took place on this date in 1987. Take a look back at the game forever known as “Seat Cushion Night” …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/12/24/ ... ion-night/

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Five years ago today, Lane Thomas homered in his first major-league at-bat for the Cardinals …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/10/ ... ue-at-bat/

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Tuesday will mark 34 years since the Cardinals traded for the “Wonder Dog” himself, Rex Hudler. See how Hudler became a fan favorite …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/07/ ... ex-hudler/

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See why the Cardinals traded away longtime second baseman Tom Herr to acquire outfielder Tom Brunansky from the Twins on this date in 1988 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/09/ ... brunansky/

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Today marks 25 years since Fernando Tatis made history, hitting two grand slams – in the same inning, off the same pitcher … See who gave up both of Tatis’s grand slams …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/01/03/ ... me-inning/

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Saturday will mark 19 years since Mark Grudzielanek joined Lou Brock and Ray Lankford as the only Cardinals to hit for the cycle at Busch Stadium …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/07/ ... the-cycle/

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On this date in 1992, Ozzie Smith became just the 16th player in baseball history to reach 500 stolen bases. Take a look back at his historic night …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/23/ ... len-base/